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Landing Your First CIO Role? Learn how Next CIO Winners Gathered to Support Their C-suite Tech Leadership Journey.

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From determining career paths, applying for the role, and understanding trends in AI, the Next CIO cohort have gained a clearer understanding of what c-suite technology leadership entails and identifying which skills they need to succeed. However, the transition from CIO-1 to CIO entails a significant mindset shift.

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The rise of the chief transformation officer

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Yet unlike his peers, Wiedenbeck’s dual roles — the top technology executive as well as the transformation lead at Ameritas — are often at odds. As chief technology officer, Wiedenbeck is driving automation and IT modernization to reduce complexity and technical debt.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Zendesk rejects $17B offer, sidewalk robots, recruiting survey

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Our startup’s first hire was a fractional Head of Remote. With that in mind, SaaS startup Wingback made a fractional head of remote its first hire, “and it was the best decision we made,” said Yann Leretaille, co-founder and CTO. Our startup’s first hire was a fractional Head of Remote.

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Top 10 barriers to strategic IT success

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CIOs must redirect resources when technologies as revolutionary as generative AI come to market or risk falling behind or becoming obsolete — in which case, hitting other strategic goals won’t matter much. Ryan Downing, CIO of enterprise business solutions at Principal Financial Group, saw how this challenge impacted his organization.

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5 key metrics for IT success

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Rate of change “The most important metric for IT success is rate of change,” says Nicolas Avila, CTO for North America at IT and software development company Globant. Ensuring end-user satisfaction begins with periodic surveys to collect user feedback. Here they are.

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8 pressing needs for CIOs in 2024

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“With a focus on automation for customer service and telesales functions, we’re looking at intelligent automation solutions that can help improve customer engagement and self-help capabilities,” says Chris Pendergast, the company’s SVP and CTO.

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8 tips for cultivating a winning IT culture

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Foster adaptability and flexibility Adaptable work environments and agile methodologies form the bedrock of a thriving IT culture, says Charman Hayes, executive vice president of people and capability for the technology group at Mastercard. Secure funding, design a program for a small group of individuals, and run a pilot,” he advises.

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